Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Cawood Sword
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Council of Arles
- The County Court House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- New Earswick
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Medieval Prisons
- Constantius Chlorus
- King Edward I and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Battle of the Standard